Analyst believes Steelers may have gotten steal of offseason
The Steelers have had an uncharacteristically active offseason, but one analyst believes one move stands out from the rest and may be the best among the rest of the NFL.
NBC Sports analyst Mike Florio loved Pittsburgh's trade for WR Allen Robinson II saying, "They're gonna make a lot of people wish they had taken a closer look and tried to get Allen Robinson."
The Steelers acquired Robinson II for almost nothing, as they swapped seventh-round picks with the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft. Los Angeles also agreed to pay $10 million of the veteran wide receiver's $15 million contract this season.
Robinson II didn't have the year he was hoping for in 2022, which is likely why his price was so cheap. He had just 33 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games.
However, at worst, the soon-to-be 30-year-old brings leadership and mentorship to Pittsburgh's young receiver room with nine years of NFL experience.
"When I talk to Allen, it's always about football," second-year WR George Pickens told reporters.
The team reworked Robinson II's deal as well. He took a $5 million pay cut in 2024, which suggests the Steelers are potentially interested in him staying for both remaining years of his contract.
If Robinson II can stay healthy and return to form in 2023, Pittsburgh may have just gotten one of the biggest steals, if not the biggest steal, of the offseason.
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